The Gatsby Charitable Foundation seeks to fill in the funding gaps for early career researchers
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With its Small Grants programme, Gatsby specialises in funding elements that would not attract UK Research and Innovation interest, including equipment and pilot project work.
Grants are open to all, but early career researchers are favoured when equally strong bids are in competition.
The charity is not averse to risk as long as the underlying science is sound.
Founded by David Sainsbury, a former chair of the Sainsbury’s supermarket chain founded by his great-grandfather, the Gatsby Charitable Foundation has a diverse range of interests, including neuroscience, art and African economic development.
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